DIOCESE

Annual Senior Spirituality Day draws more than 500 to Lincroft parish

In advertisements, the third annual gathering of maturing adults from around the Trenton Diocese promised “Senior Spirituality and So Much More.”

The Monitor names new managing editor

Jennifer Mauro, who has served as associate editor of The Monitor since June 2016, will take over the editorial reins of the diocesan newspaper in her newly announced role as managing editor. Mauro’s appointment, which was effective July 1, was announced in a statement by Rayanne Bennett, executive director, Office …

Seminarian retreat was time for rest, spiritual renewal

Seminarians of the Diocese gathered for prayer, formation, spiritual growth and fellowship during a week-long retreat hosted by the diocesan Office of Clergy and Consecrated Life July 24 – 28 in the Loyola Retreat House, Morristown.

Spanish language retreat to be held July 28-30

The Bonds of Marian Love Ministry will hold a Spanish-language retreat July 28 through 30 in St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Trenton.

New focus and faces for diocesan temporal, financial administration

Parish leadership and other members of the diocesan community who regularly deal with Chancery personnel will soon be introduced to newly named directors and a revamped organizational structure in the areas of administration and finance.

'Nuestra Historia de Salvacion' presentation set for Aug. 19

The diocesan Department of Evangelization and Family Life will host a Spanish seminar, “Nuestra Historia de Salvacion” Aug. 19 in Holy Family Church, 1139 E. County Line Road, Lakewood.

Catholic Charities' executive director speaks out on Capitol Hill against housing cuts

Marlene Laó-Collins, executive director of Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton, met with members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation July 26 in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Washington’s Capitol Hill.

Bishop O'Connell welcomes South Korean Bishop to Chancery

Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., welcomed Bishop John Chrysostom Kwon Hyeok-Ju of Andong, South Korea, on July 21 to the Diocesan Chancery, Lawrenceville.  

Water in Trenton Diocese schools screened for lead

As Catholic school buildings around the Trenton Diocese prepare to open next month, students, faculty and staff will enter with the assurance that every available water source in them has been tested and found free of lead.

Catholic groups ask Congress to reject 'discriminatory' RAISE Act

WASHINGTON – Calling a proposed piece of legislation "discriminatory," the head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration called on the president and Congress to reject a bill that seeks to drastically cut legal immigration levels in half over a decade and which also would greatly limit …

Seminarians, priests gather at barbecue to build camaraderie during formation

When a seminarian attended the diocesan Holy Week Tenebrae service in Spring Lake’s St. Catharine Church this past spring, Father Harold Cullen seized the opportunity to ask how parishes might enhance the priestly formation experience.The immediate response was a request for more opportunities for seminarians to connect with each other …

Father Kimtis studying for Holy See's diplomatic service

As Father Kevin Kimtis explains it, for centuries, the Catholic Church has been sending diplomatic emissaries out into the world on a compelling mission: to strengthen the bonds between the Holy Father and the local Church and carry the concerns of all people to his ear.

Annual collection helps CUA serve the Church in America

What do more than one-third of all active and emeritus bishops and archbishops, including five of the six sitting cardinal archbishops, have in common?

Information session on diaconate formation

The diocesan Office of Clergy and Consecrated Life will hold information sessions concerning the role of a permanent deacon, the discernment process and the five-year Diaconate Formation Program, Sept. 27 and Oct. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Diocesan Chancery, 701 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville, for those men discerning …

Black and Indian Mission Office responds to Diocese's collection with gratitude

In response to the annual Black and Indian Mission Collection held the first Sunday of Lent, which this year was March 5, the faithful in parishes across the Diocese donated $113,660.36 to help communities build the Church and preach the Gospel among African-American, Native-American and Alaska-Native peoples.


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